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Storefront Retail Building with Garage Access
For Sale
$349,900

325 W Elm Street, Sycamore, IL 60178

Commercial Sale, Sycamore, IL

Property Size3,736 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$93.66
Days on Market196

Property Features for 325 W Elm Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Retail
Zoning COMMR
Directions State St downtown Sycamore to South Main St then S to Elm and W to address
Subdivision Sycamore
Standard status Active
APN 0632258017
Lot size 0.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 4826

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Amenities

centralized customer service counter
break room
dedicated office
garage with overhead door

Building Details

Year built 1900
Floors in Building 1
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Listed By: Charles Kirkwood · License #475142955
Added: Feb 5 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 4:06PM
MLS# 12560600

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Storefront retail building totaling 3,736 SF on a 0.0858-acre lot. The floorplan includes a centralized customer service counter, a break room, and a dedicated office. The service counter and display fixtures can stay. For deliveries and back-of-house access, the building also has a garage with an overhead door that leads to double doors.

The property is located on W Elm Street in the heart of downtown Sycamore and benefits from high traffic exposure. A municipal parking lot is across the street.

Recent exterior improvements include a new roof and gutters installed in late 2024. Central air cooling is provided. The seller notes the building has been the longtime home of BJ's Decorating Center, with the business available for purchase separately.

Key Highlights

  • 3,736 SF storefront retail building on a 0.0858‑acre lot
  • Centralized customer service counter plus break room and dedicated office
  • Garage with an overhead door leading to double doors for interior deliveries

Property Analytics

Current Use

B J's Decorating ... Home Decor Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair Cafe & Coffee Shop Butcher

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

738
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Circle K Shops & Services
10,663 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Old National Bank Shops & Services
3,618 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
2,914 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
2,125 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Advance Auto Parts Shops & Services
626 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 60178, IL

22,386
Population
9,151
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
44%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
67.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
333
Density / Sq Mi
$88,314
Median Household Income
$47,157
Median Earnings
$1,084
Median Rent
$262,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Storefront retail building with a centralized customer service counter, office, break room, and a garage for deliveries.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 325 W Elm Street Sycamore, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,736 SF storefront retail building on a 0.0858‑acre lot; Centralized customer service counter plus break room and dedicated office; Garage with an overhead door leading to double doors for interior deliveries
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